The Happiness Lab
The Happiness Lab

Why You're Still Using Social Media (Even If You Want to Stop) with Dr. Cass Sunstein

Mar 23, 2026 · 32m

<p>Why is social media so hard to quit? We waste hours scrolling, feel worse when we log off, and still find ourselves going back for more.</p> <p>Dr. Laurie sits down with Dr. Cass Sunstein, co-author of (00:00:57) <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/nudge/id1566099463"><em>Nudge</em></a>, to explore a new concept from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.worldhappiness.report/ed/2026/"><em>2026 World Happiness Report</em></a>: the &ldquo;product trap.&rdquo; Together, they unpack why we keep returning to platforms that make us unhappy &mdash; and what it might take to finally break free.</p> <p>Resources mentioned in this …

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